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HVAC training in Atlanta, Georgia

11 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license.1

In Atlanta, all 11 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 11 programs here are HVAC technician (10 programs) and HVAC (associate degree, 1 program).

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All 47 HVAC training programs in Georgia, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Atlanta?

$5,286 to $8,150 is what most HVAC training programs in Atlanta cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $1,579 to $20,800

In the typical program

Finished the program
28%
Working 6 months later
72%
Earned a year, estimated
about $32,100
Length
13 to 52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Atlanta may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Atlanta?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 11 HVAC training programs in Atlanta approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hvac/R Technology - Chamblee

    Interactive College Of Technology

    Chamblee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Interactive College Of Technology, ChambleeHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,600
    Price if you pay yourself$20,800

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Hvac/R Technology - Chamblee at Interactive College Of Technology
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,906
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,429
    Students counted
    672
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $20,800
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technology--Ac12

    Chattahoochee Technical College

    Marietta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chattahoochee Technical College, MariettaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,678

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Air Conditioning Technology--Ac12 at Chattahoochee Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning Technology--Ac12 at Chattahoochee Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,038
    Length
    68 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,280
    Students counted
    349
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,678
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technology--Ac12 at Chattahoochee Technical College

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating And Air Conditioning Installation Technician --Haa1--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,170
    School website, Heating And Air Conditioning Installation Technician --Haa1-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about Heating And Air Conditioning Installation Technician --Haa1-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,016
    Length
    15 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    250
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,170
    School website, Heating And Air Conditioning Installation Technician --Haa1-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technology Diploma--Act2

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$6,472

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Air Conditioning Technology Diploma--Act2 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    21%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,458
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,650
    Students counted
    200
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,472
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technology Act2

    West Georgia Technical College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    West Georgia Technical College, WacoHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,562

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Air Conditioning Technology Act2 at West Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,739
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $806
    Students counted
    176
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,562
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY AAS--act3

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleHVAC (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,090

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY AAS--act3 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,388
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,650
    Students counted
    118
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,090
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technology --Az31--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,700
    Price if you pay yourself$8,209

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Air Conditioning Technology --Az31-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning Technology --Az31-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    14%
    Working at 6 months
    61%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,428
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    110
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,209
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Air Conditioning Technology --Az31-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technology -Act2--

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College

    Clarkston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College, ClarkstonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,800
    Price if you pay yourself$6,979
    More details about Air Conditioning Technology -Act2-- at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,210
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    108
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,979

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration

    Fortis College

    Smyrna

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fortis College, SmyrnaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,700
    Price if you pay yourself$17,288

    22 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration at Fortis College
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,923
    Length
    50 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $505
    Students counted
    91
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,288
    students trained with WIOA funding
    22

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Light Commercial HVAC - CONTINUING EDUCATION

    Clayton State University

    Morrow

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clayton State University, MorrowHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,100

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Light Commercial HVAC - CONTINUING EDUCATION at Clayton State University
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,932
    Length
    39 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $102
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,100
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technician Assistant --Az31--

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College

    Clarkston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College, ClarkstonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,579
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Assistant --Az31-- at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,579

How to pay for HVAC training in Atlanta

WIOA funding can pay for HVAC training in Atlanta

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for HVAC training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Atlanta

How HVAC training compares with the rest of skilled trades across Georgia: Trade school programs in Georgia

Where the Atlanta HVAC program numbers come from

Which Atlanta HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Georgia page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Atlanta HVAC programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Atlanta

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List